Like Puglia [Tour of Italy in the Kitchen, Part 7], Campania boasts an excellent stretch of coastline (opposite from Puglia) along the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the “shin of the boot”. Its rich volcanic soil and warm sea breezes produce some of Italy’s most gorgeous and healthy fruits and vegetables. The incomparable San Marzano tomato thrives [...]
As we venture north in the Tour of Italy in the Kitchen, we find the little known and nearly untouched land of Basilicata. Basilicata is a unique region of Italy because unlike most areas, it has very little coastline. In fact, Basilicata is the most mountainous region in Southern Italy with many residents (known as [...]
We’ve explored some of the islands along Italy’s coast, now we move onto mainland Italy, with the Southern region of Calabria. Calabria is the “toe” of Italy’s boot and home to a unique set of culinary favorites. Since Calabria is a peninsula, with 3 sides bound by the sea, you’ll find an abundance of fresh [...]
Today in the Tour of Italy in the Kitchen, we visit an Italian island known for it’s beautiful blue skies, rocky coasts, and clear ocean water — Sicily. This region holds a special place in our hearts as it’s where Carmelo grew up. Many of our award-winning dishes are Sicilian, and we’re very proud of [...]
Buon Giorno! It is time for our next stop in the Tour of Italy in the Kitchen. Last time we learned more about the delicious ossobuco. Yes, it’s been about a month since then, but we’ve been very busy at Carmelo’s! Easter was just last weekend, and during March our Austin location hosted a SXSW [...]
Over the next few weeks we are going to take a look at dishes from different parts of Italy, talking about where they come from and where the name originated. Taking you on a tour of Italy, using your palate as the guide. Many times people come to Carmelo’s and ask, “What is your best dish?!?” [...]
What do you picture in your head when you think of a Mediterranean diet, perhaps lightly dressed pasta with just a line of olive oil, fish, vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain bread dipped in extra-virgin olive oil, along with a glass of exquisite wine? Residents of the Mediterranean region (Italy, France, Spain, and Greece) have enjoyed these [...]
Following the Christmas and New Year’s festivities many think there is an uneventful period until Valentine’s Day. In Italy, “La Befana” and the start of “Carnevale”, help portray the diverse and colorful culture, also keeping people busy until Valentine’s Day….. LA BEFANA On the evening between the 5th and 6th of January, Italian children put [...]
♥ “When I saw you I fell in love and you smiled because you knew” – Shakespeare Il giorno della festa degli innamorati – Valentine’s Day in Italy was initially celebrated as an outdoor Spring Festival. Young people gathered to enjoy listening to music and the reading of poetry. Later they would stroll off with [...]
‘Tis the Season Escape to Italy for the holidays, in either our Houston or Austin location. The atmosphere of the Italianate touches captures the Italian way of life. Carmelo Mauro, the owner of the restaurant, makes Carmelo’s more than just an ordinary restaurant with his warm hospitality, authentic freshly prepared Italian cuisines and their extensive [...]
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